Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 7 through 10. Excellent heat tolerance, poor shade tolerance, and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, low-growing turf with a gray-green to bright green color, turning brown during winter dormancy.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with pointed tips, folded vernation in the bud, and a fringe of hairs for a ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes to form a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and high light levels. Has good drought tolerance and prefers well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently. High maintenance with regular fertilization needed.
Identified on 9/29/2026